1969 Lancia HF Competizione (Ghia-bodied, on Fulvia chassis)
- Engine
- 1.6L V4
The Lancia HF Competizione is a one-off concept vehicle designed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia in the late 1960s, conceived as a demonstration piece to entice Ford into acquiring Lancia. Built on a modified Fulvia platform with a lowered V-4 engine, independent rear suspension, retractable rear wing, and lightweight plexiglass glazing, it debuted at the 1969 Geneva and Turin motor shows. Believed to have undergone Le Mans testing in 1970, the car later passed through the hands of Alfredo Vignale's nephew before receiving a comprehensive restoration under its most recent owner. It is accompanied by a Lancia Classiche Certificate of Authenticity.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate £140,000 – £180,000
- Date unknownNephew of stylist Alfredo Vignalepartial documentation
Retained the car for approximately two decades; relationship to the noted coachbuilder provides a degree of historical continuity with the Italian automotive world of that era.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Commissioned a thorough restoration during their ownership and exhibited the car at a prominent concours event; car is accompanied by a Lancia Classiche authenticity certificate.
Competition
- 1970Le Mans 24 HoursDNS
The car was reportedly modified and evaluated with a view to entering at Le Mans, but the programme was cancelled before participation occurred.
- —Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited during the current owner's tenure; no specific year or award result mentioned in the source.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A thorough restoration was carried out while in the current owner's possession, bringing the car to good presentable condition.
Some age-sensitive components such as suspension bushings were identified as candidates for future attention.
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